Green Infrastructure - Green Street Design
Credits:1 PDH
PDH Course Description:
Roads present many opportunities for green infrastructure application. One principle of green infrastructure involves reducing and treating stormwater close to its source. Urban transportation right-of-ways integrated with green techniques are often called “green streets”. Green streets provide a source control for a main contributor of stormwater runoff and pollutant load. This course presents methods for using green-street designs to alleviate pollution from urban stormwater runoff.Topics:
- Importance of street width in controlling stormwater runoff
- Use of bioretention curb extensions and sidewalk planters
- Application of permeable pavement forms
- Use of sidewalk trees and tree boxes
- Implementation hurdles
- Case study: Portland Green Street Pilot Projects
- Case study: Chicago Green Alley Program
To take this course:
1.) Enroll in Course:Click below to enroll:
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3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.
Take the final exam
4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
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Intended Audience: civil and environmental engineers concerned with stormwater runoff and resulting water pollution issues.
Publication Source: US Environmental Protection Agency
Print the Certificate of Completion
Intended Audience: civil and environmental engineers concerned with stormwater runoff and resulting water pollution issues.
Publication Source: US Environmental Protection Agency
Mark Rossow PhD, PE (retired)